Callum needs to do physiotherapy daily, with a schedule of stretches and regular hospital appointments throughout the year.

Louise added: “He is extremely active considering his condition. He swims with Kilmarnock amatuer swimming club, is training for his blue belt at Sakai Karate as well as trying to fit in kicking a ball about with his friends at home and school.

“He is so determined to keep fit and raise funds for those suffering more than him. His next challenge is hopefully going to be to swim a mile as part of moving a mile for muscles which is what MD UK promote.”

Dad Stefan is going to do the Big Pedal event, from Glasgow to Edinburgh (57 miles) in September, with Callum no doubt cheering him on.

You can still contribute to young Callum’s Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Stefan-Bain1.

Said a spokesman for Muscular Dystrophy Scotland: “Well done to Callum. He took part in the event as part of the charity’s national Move A Mile for Muscles. We are grateful for his support and that of his parents.”